貸す

かす
Alternative writings: 藉す
JLPT:N5
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1To lend or loan something (an item or money) to someone temporarily with the expectation of return.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

明日まで本を貸してくれますか?

Could you lend me the book until tomorrow?

銀行が会社に資金を貸した。

The bank lent funds to the company.

彼はよく友達にゲームを貸す。

He often lends games to his friends.

2To rent out or hire out something (e.g., a room, a car) to someone.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

夏の間、アパートの一室を旅行者に貸す。

During the summer, I rent a room of my apartment to travelers.

彼はスキー用具を観光客に貸している店を経営している。

He runs a shop that rents ski equipment to tourists.

オーナーは駐車場を月極で貸している。

The owner rents out parking spaces on a monthly basis.

3Colloquially, used in expressions like '手を貸す' meaning to give help or hand something over; a more casual use.

Group 1 VerbTransitive VerbColloquial

Examples

荷物を運ぶのを手伝うよ。ちょっと手を貸してくれ。

I'll help carry the luggage. Give me a hand for a moment.

この仕事は忙しいから、誰かに手を貸してもらおう。

This job is busy, so let's have someone help out.

彼に金を貸すのはやめたほうがいい。

You'd better not lend him money.

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